Description

Did you know that a piece of cloth from the Wright Brothers' Flyer has traveled to the moon, and Mars? 

With NASA photos and playful illustrations throughout, here is an incredible slice of hidden history and an introduction to the science of air and space for all ages. 

★ 'A flight of fancy—and facts—sure to set aspiring scientists’ imaginations soaring.'—Kirkus, starred review

One day in 1903 the Wright brothers entered a department store in Ohio to buy a bolt of fabric. The plain muslin cloth was most often used to make underwear. As it happens, the Wright brothers were about to wrap the simple cloth around the ribs of a mechanical ‘wing’ and dramatically change the world. Sixty-six years later, in 1969, Neil Armstrongtook a big leap onto the moon. With him was a swatch of the exact fabric the bicycle mechanics had purchased in 1903. Fif

Almost Underwear

Product form

£14.99

Includes FREE delivery
Usually despatched within 4 days
Hardback by Jonathan Roth

2 in stock

Short Description:

Did you know that a piece of cloth from the Wright Brothers' Flyer has traveled to the moon, and Mars? ... Read more

    Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
    Publication Date: 9/12/2024
    ISBN13: 9780316525541, 978-0316525541
    ISBN10: 0316525545

    Children & Teen , Children's Non-Fiction

    Description

    Did you know that a piece of cloth from the Wright Brothers' Flyer has traveled to the moon, and Mars? 

    With NASA photos and playful illustrations throughout, here is an incredible slice of hidden history and an introduction to the science of air and space for all ages. 

    ★ 'A flight of fancy—and facts—sure to set aspiring scientists’ imaginations soaring.'—Kirkus, starred review

    One day in 1903 the Wright brothers entered a department store in Ohio to buy a bolt of fabric. The plain muslin cloth was most often used to make underwear. As it happens, the Wright brothers were about to wrap the simple cloth around the ribs of a mechanical ‘wing’ and dramatically change the world. Sixty-six years later, in 1969, Neil Armstrongtook a big leap onto the moon. With him was a swatch of the exact fabric the bicycle mechanics had purchased in 1903. Fif

    Customer Reviews

    Be the first to write a review
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl,

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account